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Our Historic Tap Room  - Publick House, Sturbridge, MA

Publick House

4.6
4.6
2686 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food
We welcome you to the Publick House Historic Inn where delicious homemade food and comfortable lodging becomes your home away from home. When you come to the Publick House to feast on our generous meals and enjoy the comfort of our Yankee hospitality, you'll be warmed by the same magnificent open hearths that warmed our early American ancestors. Whether you're looking for a restaurant that offers family dining, need comfortable accommodations, or you're in need of a convenient meeting place, planning a bridal shower or want the perfect venue for your dream wedding...the Publick House Historic Inn welcomes you.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (508) 347-3313
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ken O'Keefe
  • Catering
    The Bake Shoppe at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Mass. features irresistible pastries, decadent desserts, home-made breads, traditional pies, cakes, jams, relishes & party foods. Call & place your order with us ahead of time. Bake Shoppe hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 7 AM to 9 PM on Friday & Saturday.
  • Private party facilities
    From weddings, sales meetings, corporate retreats to showers & birthday parties, we offer a choice of distinctive banquet rooms with colonial charm. Our sales team will guide you through planning every detail. To enjoy personalized service from beginning to end call us at 1-800-PUBLICK, or e-mail sales@publickhouse.com.
  • Private party contact
    Sales Team: (508) 347-7323 ext. 287
  • Neighborhood
    Sturbridge
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking available for up to 300, nestled in the back of our building. Handicap parking available in the front of the building.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central and Western MA

    Great for brunch

  • Central MA

    Good for business meals

  • Central MA

    Good for special occasions

  • Central MA

    Most Booked

2,686 Reviews
  1. Happy

    New York City

    38 reviews

    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Two of us had salad and a side (shrimp cocktail or crabcake) and other had salmon. every bit of food served was eaten. this means portions were just ok in size if not a bit sparse. Each bite was quite good though. Shrimp needed to be colder. Server was a delight and attentive to being available when needed but not intrusive.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Atmosphere was nice; however waitress did not seem genuine. Almost felt somewhat rushed like we were an inconvienence. However, it was your poster small town New England Inn!

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  3. KarenG

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pot roast is so tender and Mashed potato with gravy is really delicious. Last time I went I had the turkey dinner with the dressing and that also was wonderful. The coffee is five star and the drink choices. Offer a great variety. The ambience in the tavern is very cozy in Olde world highly recommended this place to eat and also you best make a reservation.

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  4. DonnaP

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    There have been many occasions where I have great enjoyed meeting family and friends at the Publick House. Food is consistently good. My only wish is that you offered organic options and wild seafood.

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  5. GaryG

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good old fashion basic meat and potato meals. Like mom makes. Very good and very reasonable.

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  6. Markh

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants and the one I usually choose for special occasions. You can always find a delicious turkey dinner on their menu no matter what the time of year. On our last visit we decided to add an appetizer to our early dinner and opted for the pierogis with a wonderful creamy cheese filling. The only down side of our meal was that the pierogi outer edges were a little too well done. Other than that everything was great!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Massachusetts

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my wife and stepson for Sunday dinner at Publick House to celebrate my wife's birthday. The food surpassed our expectations and the service was impeccable, thanks to our server Jessica. The Tap Room dates to the colonial era and is a must for American history buffs and those who appreciate the architecture of that period. Although the room was ~3/4 full, we were able to converse without any difficulty. The overall experience helped make my wife's birthday very special.

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  8. PaulM

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Emily, our waitress, was extraordinary in her courtesy, promptness, and professional demeanor. The cod was good but not up to the par I have had in the past there. Extremely busy place. All in all, worth the travel distance. My friend had pot pie, which he raved about

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  9. CherylL

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Food was very good. Service was a bit slow. Also we were seated in a not-so desirable table. Since we made our reservation months in advance we would have liked to have been seated at a better table, by the window possibly since there were tables available there. Besides that, we were pleased.

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  10. MicheleA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and very good New England comfort food. We enjoyed the pot roast and chicken pot pie. My husband enjoyed the apple pie alamode for desert.

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FAQs

Publick House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (508) 347-3313.

Publick House is rated 4.6 stars by 2686 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Publick House

277 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Sturbridge
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking available for up to 300, nestled in the back of our building. Handicap parking available in the front of the building.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken O'Keefe
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (508) 347-3313
  • Catering
    The Bake Shoppe at the Publick House Historic Inn in Sturbridge, Mass. features irresistible pastries, decadent desserts, home-made breads, traditional pies, cakes, jams, relishes & party foods. Call & place your order with us ahead of time. Bake Shoppe hours are 7 AM to 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 7 AM to 9 PM on Friday & Saturday.
  • Private party facilities
    From weddings, sales meetings, corporate retreats to showers & birthday parties, we offer a choice of distinctive banquet rooms with colonial charm. Our sales team will guide you through planning every detail. To enjoy personalized service from beginning to end call us at 1-800-PUBLICK, or e-mail sales@publickhouse.com.
  • Private party contact
    Sales Team: (508) 347-7323 ext. 287
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